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Arctic Monkeys were named the world's best band at the Q Awards in London. The best album award went to Amy Winehouse for Back to Black, Muse won Best Live Act, and Paul McCartney received the Icon of the Year award. Damon Albarn received the Inspiration award, Billy Bragg the Classic Songwriter award, and Johnny Marr the Lifetime Achievement award. Tony Wilson was posthumously named a Q Hero.